Length8h 52m
About this audiobook
In "Long Long Ago," Alexander Woollcott crafts an engaging narrative that seamlessly blends memoir and reflection, celebrating the richness of past experiences while exploring the evolution of personal and cultural identity. Woollcott's literary style is characterized by his distinctively sharp wit, keen observations, and eloquent prose, drawing readers into a vivid tapestry of memories that traverse time, place, and emotion. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America during the early 20th century, this work offers both a nostalgic homage and a critical lens through which to understand the social fabric of Woollcott's era. Alexander Woollcott, a prominent figure of the New York literary scene and a member of the Algonquin Round Table, was known for his astute commentary on society and culture. His experiences as a journalist, theater critic, and radio personality informed his perspectives on the human condition and the stories we share. Woollcott's life was marked by his adventurism and immense curiosity, elements that resonate deeply throughout the chapters of this book, creating a personal connection that many readers will find relatable. Highly recommended for those interested in literary history and the interplay of personal narrative with broader cultural themes, "Long Long Ago" invites readers to reflect on their own pasts while engaging with the complexities of memory itself. Woollcott's unique storytelling will not only entertain but also provoke thought about the intersections of life, art, and society.
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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (24)
Includes Goodreads
GenreLiterary Classics
Length8 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1“GET DOWN, YOU FOOL!”
26EXEUNT MURDERERS, HASTILY
2MISS KITTY TAKES TO THE ROAD
27THE BREAKS
3REQUIRED READING FOR MEATLESS DAYS
28HOOF-BEATS ON A BRIDGE
4THE STORY OF A REFUGEE
29THE LAST THING SCHUBERT WROTE
5THE SAGE OF FOUNTAIN INN
30THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS
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6A SOLDIER OF THE KING
31I MIGHT JUST AS WELL HAVE PLAYED HOOKY
7THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT
32DEAR FRIENDS AND GENTLE HEARTS
8THE OLD, THE YOUNG, AND THE AGELESS
33COCAUD
9A GREEN MOUNTAIN BOY
34CHRISTMAS STORY
10ANNIE SULLIVAN MACY
35JANE AUSTEN
11ROSE FIELD
36HOUSMAN
12GEORGE THE INGENUOUS
37“OUR GREATEST WOMAN”
13THE JUDGE’S LAST OPINION
38OR
14FIVE CLASSIC CRIMES
39SCREEN CREDIT FOR EMILY
15THE HALL-MILLS CASE
40BARRIE
16THE HAUPTMANN CASE
41GIFT SUGGESTION
17THE SNYDER-GRAY CASE
42EXPERIMENT IN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
18THE ELWELL CASE
43NOT FOR JUST A DAY
19THE CASE OF THE RAGGED STRANGER
44WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
20THE ARCHER-SHEE CASE
45MR. WILDER URGES US ON
21QUITE IMMATERIAL
46PERFECTLY GONE
22THAT AFFAIR AT PENGE
47THE LUCK OF JOHNNY MILLS
23MISCELLANY
48QUITE A PROPOSITION
24“LIFE WAS WORTH LIVING”
49ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
25THE FACE IN THE CROWD
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